Fehr & Peers

Experienced Transportation Engineer (Bay Area) (7-12 Years)

Fehr & Peers • $140K — $190K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-12 years of experience in transportation planning or engineering.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in transportation or civil engineering.
  • Experience in transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence.
  • Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Excel and CAD; knowledge of traffic operations software preferred.
  • Strong ability to manage tasks and priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • California Civil PE License required; additional certifications viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Apply analytical techniques with appropriate guidance.
  • Contribute to and lead project approaches and decision-making processes.
  • Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations.
  • Participate in and lead client meetings for developing relationships.
  • Mentor junior staff by reviewing work and providing guidance.
  • Collaborate on proposal and business development efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Paid Vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
  • Mentoring and Career Development programs.
  • Participation in Research and Development group.
Full Job Description
As a Transportation or Civil Engineer with 7-12 years of experience, you are:
  • Operating with a strong technical foundation
  • Demonstrating ownership in the quality and timeliness of your work
  • Balancing collaboration while also effectively using judgment and expertise to operate independently
  • Successfully scoping and managing projects including delegating to other individuals as well as managing clients
  • Effectively mentoring and teaching others as part of project work execution

You'll work on a wide range engineering projects, advancing your technical expertise and your ability to manage projects, support clients, bring in new project opportunities, and contribute to the success of your team. Along the way, you'll be supported by a collaborative culture that values mentorship, encourages initiative, and empowers you to grow into a strong project manager.

Project Experience May Include:
  • Managing and delivering transportation projects from conceptual planning through final design, including preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
  • Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Traffic engineering design, including bikeways, traffic signals, signing and striping, roundabouts, lighting, and temporary traffic control.
    • Complete streets planning, operations, and design.
    • Multimodal operations assessments.
    • Corridor and interchange studies.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage projects, including coordinating scope, schedule, and budget
  • Apply standard and intermediate analytical techniques independently, with appropriate guidance
  • Contribute to, and as appropriate, lead project approaches, problem-solving, and decision-making
  • Prepare clear, well-organized technical reports, memos, and presentations
  • Participate in and lead client meetings and support relationship development
  • Mentor entry-level staff and interns, including delegating, reviewing work and providing guidance
  • Lead, in collaboration with others, proposal efforts and business development initiatives
  • Balance multiple assignments while managing your own workload effectively
  • Conduct site visits and field data collection as needed
  • Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for result


Growth & Development

In this role, you can expect to:
  • Contribute to a rapidly growing complete streets design practice with opportunities for office and regional leadership
  • Strengthen and enhance your project management skills by leading moderate to large project efforts and coordinating with team members
  • Deepen confidence in communicating technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public
  • Build mentoring and delegation skills as you support junior staff
  • Deepen your area of technical expertise while continuing to expand your overall skillset
  • Explore new tools and ideas through our internal Research and Development program


Qualifications

  • 7-12 years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in transportation or civil engineering
  • Experience applying transportation analysis techniques with increasing independence
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas (experience in all is not required): transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation design (conceptual through PS&E), complete streets, traffic operations analysis, or travel demand modeling
  • Familiarity with relevant software (experience with all is not required):
    • General (required): Microsoft Excel, CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation)
    • Traffic Operations (preferred): HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, Vistro, VISSIM, Sidra
  • Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take initiative
  • Interest in mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • California Civil PE License required; additional license or certification viewed favorably
  • Openness to exploring and responsibly using new technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment


$140,000 - $190,000 a year

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.

Benefit Highlights:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.

401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Commuter Benefits.

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

Mentoring and Career Development programs.

Research and Development group participation, and more.

Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.

About Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm that provides consulting services to public and private sector clients. The company was founded in 1985 and has since grown to become one of the largest transportation consulting firms in the United States, with multiple offices across the country. Fehr & Peers is known for its expertise in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and sustainable transportation solutions, and has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco Bay Bridge and the Los Angeles Metro.
Learn more about Fehr & Peers
Size
500 employees
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Founded
1985

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